Dr. Patrick Lucas earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and completed his residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He earned his Associates of Science in Biology from Middle Georgia College and his Bachelors of Science in Biology from The University of Georgia. Dr. Lucas is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Lucas has been practicing medicine in Athens for 15 years. In additional to practicing Internal Medicine, Dr. Lucas serves as the Medical Director of a local Hospice company.Dr. Lucas was chosen as a Harry S. Truman Scholar in 1997 while attending the University of Georgia. He was also chosen one of UGA's 40 Under 40 outstanding alumni in 2013. He and his wife, Julie, were members of the 2016 Class of Leadership Georgia. Dr. Lucas has served on the Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees since 2018. The also serves on the Board of Directors of his home Methodist church.In his spare time, Dr. Lucas enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He also teaches youth Sunday School and has coached his son and daughter in various youth sports. He also enjoys painting, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and playing golf. Dr. Lucas is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Dr. Braucher earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at the University of Arkansas. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Hospice and Palliative Care.Dr. Braucher has been practicing medicine for 32 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physician Group, Dr. Braucher was a member of the Athens Regional Physician Group. He has historically been in private practice as well.In his spare time, Dr. Braucher enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys landscaping, canoeing, hiking, and swimming. Please call the office to inquire about becoming a new patient. Dr. Braucher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

Raghda Al Anbari, MD, earned her medical degree from Al-Mustansiriyah University - College of Medicine and completed her residency at Chicago Medical School - Rosalind Franklin University. Dr. Al Anbari is fellowship trained in Endocrinology from University of Florida. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and brings with her more than five years of experience.Dr. Al Anbari specializes in Endocrinology. Her special interests include diabetes mellitus, thyroid and osteoporosis and has done research in thyroid disease.Dr. Al Anbari is proficient in Arabic.In her spare time, Dr. Al Anbari enjoys her time in outdoor activities with her family. Dr. Al Anbari is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.PLEASE NOTE:Dr. Al Anbari is in the office on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dr. Anbari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Diabetic Nephropathy, Hyperthyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Robert Byrne is a Urologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Byrne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Byrne is currently accepting new patients.

Gary Walton is a Urologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Walton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Walton is currently accepting new patients.

Samuel Belknap is a Urologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Belknap is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Kidney Stones, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Belknap is currently accepting new patients.

David Allen is a Urologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Allen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Perirenal Abscess. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

Rene Mackay is a Nephrologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Mackay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Necrosis. Dr. Mackay is currently accepting new patients.

Julio Polanco is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Polanco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Minimal Change Disease. Dr. Polanco is currently accepting new patients.

Catherine Schwender is a Urologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Schwender is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Schwender is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Clower is a Urologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Clower is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer. Dr. Clower is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Ellison is a Urologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Ellison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Acute Cystitis.

Geoffrey Golembiewski is a Nephrologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Golembiewski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, High Potassium Level, Feingold Syndrome, and Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome. Dr. Golembiewski is currently accepting new patients.

Jane Fleagle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Fleagle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Fleagle is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Paradela is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Paradela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Paradela is currently accepting new patients.

Christian Ericson is a Urologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Ericson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Priapism, Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Ericson is currently accepting new patients.

Vandana Setia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Setia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), High Cholesterol, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Setia is currently accepting new patients.